How do you say "I spend there" in French?

"I spend there" in French is "J'y passe". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘I spend there’ in French

Q: What does "J'y passe" mean in English?

"J'y passe" means "I spend there" in English. Usage tip: [J'] is short for [je] before a vowel sound, so it cannot stand alone. [Y] often means "there" or "on it/in it," as in [j'y pense] or [j'y passe du temps].

J'y passe

zh ee pahs

[zh ee pahs]

💬 Usage Tip: [J'] is short for [je] before a vowel sound, so it cannot stand alone. [Y] often means "there" or "on it/in it," as in [j'y pense] or [j'y passe du temps].

Phrase Breakdown

[zh]

Shortened form of je before a vowel; it means I.

Example

J'y passe souvent après le travail.

I spend time there often after work.

[ee]

there

A pronoun meaning there; it refers to a previously mentioned place or idea.

Example

J'y passe le week-end quand il fait beau.

I spend the weekend there when the weather is nice.

passe

[pahs]

spend; pass

From passer; here it means spend, as in spending time somewhere.

Example

J'y passe mes après-midis en été.

I spend my afternoons there in summer.

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